Sue Tinsley - The Doula Companion - Birth And Post Natal Support

25/03/2026

All of this

Not just hand holding, not turning up while you are in labour, not popping round to hold the baby, not sitting drinking tea cooing over baby.

As a doula I am part of all of the journey, getting to know birth plans, hopes and wishes. Also getting to know you. On call - in contact - throughout labour - helping with first feeds

Post natally there are so many adjustments and questions, tears and happiness

Im there for all of it.

WORLD DOULA WEEK 2026

23/03/2026

World doula week 2024

02/07/2025

A lot of people are not keen on using a dummy. But it can have a lot of benefits. A common thing I'm told is I dont want to have a dummy all the time. If you keep to a routine of only offering at naps and bedtime it won't become a problem.

12/06/2025

When Karen Millen said on national television that breastfeeding beyond six months is “selfish,” it understandably upset a lot of people.

It’s the kind of comment that can leave mums feeling judged, doulas feeling deflated, and supporters of breastfeeding wondering why we’re still having to explain ourselves in 2025.

But here’s the thing: what she said, as jarring as it was, reflects what many people in the UK actually believe. It’s not just her. It’s a symptom of a bigger issue.

So instead of jumping on the outrage train, I think it’s worth unpacking it properly. What might she have meant? Why do so many people think this way? And more importantly, what’s the truth about breastfeeding past six months?

Read the full blog.

https://www.thedouladirectory.com/pregnancy-and-birth-doula-support/is-breastfeeding-beyond-six-months-%E2%80%9Cselfish%E2%80%9D

09/05/2025

05/05/2025

Maternal mental health awareness week

This years theme is 'Your voice, your strength'
Highlighting the importance of woman expressing their needs and experiences related to their mental wellbeing

28/04/2025

03/04/2025

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